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WHERE IS EVERYONE?? / Deserted Town, Airstrip & Research Facility

October 31, 2023 · 22 min · 11K views · Lee Stockin Island, Exuma, Bahamas

What this video covers

Luke and Adam explore the abandoned marine research facility on Lee Stockin Island in the Exuma district of the Bahamas.1:35 The site, which operated from 1984 until 2012, features a residential area, a workshop, and an airstrip with a collapsed hangar.0:06 The facility contains remnants of laboratory equipment, including chemical bottles labeled potassium hydroxide and phosphoric acid, an emergency eyewash station, and various fish tanks.16:17 The workshop houses a drill press and a Detroit Diesel electrical generator engine.9:54 The structures show significant decay, with roofs collapsed and vegetation reclaiming the runway.6:20 The pair notes that the site appears abandoned in haste, with various tools and personal items left behind.17:30 The island remains accessible by boat, though the infrastructure is largely derelict and overgrown.

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